Revelation Study PDF

8/14/2019 Revelation Study PDF

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N E W H O P E C H U R C H

R e v e l a t i o n :A S t u d y o f t h e

C h u r c h

Bro. Mark odle

RR#4 Box 173

Fairfield, IL 62837

E n d t i me s

Time

Is

Ticking

The Revelation of Jesus:

The Seven Churches:

A Look into Heaven:


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Page 2 Whos Fault is it if I Miss Heaven?

Revelation Ch. 1

Rev. 1:1

Rev. 1:1TheRevelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto

his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it

by his angel unto his servant John:

Revelation = to unveil, to take the cover off, to disclose his coming.

Question: What is the purpose of the Revelation?

Read 1 Cor. 1:4-8 KVJ

(4) I thank my God always on your behalf, for the _____________of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

(5) That in every thing you are __________ by him, in all ________, and in all

______________;(6) Even as the ________________________was confirmed in you:

(7) So that you _________ ___________ in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord

Jesus Christ.

(8) Who shall also _____________ you unto the end, that you may be

________________ in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Three things that will keep you out of the Kingdom of God!1. Not believing the Testimony of Jesus Christ.

2. Believing, but not acting upon that belief.

3. Being deceived in that belief.

Whose fault is it if you miss Heaven?

Rev.1:1

The Revelation of Jesus Christ,--- which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants,

1 Cor. 6:19-20

What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which

is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and

in your spirit, which are Gods.


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Page 3Whos Fault is it if I Miss Heaven?

Eph. 1:11

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance being predestinatedaccording to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his

own will.

Rev. 1:1--- to shew unto his servants things

--- things whichmust shortly come to pass;What is meant here by must / shortly/ come to pass?

Must =it is necessary and binding

Shortly = rapidity of action once there is a beginning

Come to pass = every detail will take place beginning to end

--- and he sent andsignifiedit

Signified = to indicate, expressing by signs

The book of Revelation is a study of signs that disclose his coming!

--- and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Rev. 22:6-7, 16

And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord

God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things

which must shortly be done.

Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the

prophecy of this book.

I, Jesus, have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in thechurches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning

star.

Is it important that we believe and act upon the testimony of Jesus Christ as

given to the Angel for John to the churches?


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Page 4 The Key to Being Blest

Rev. 1:2,3

Rev. 1:2Who bare record ---

1. of the _____________________________________

2. of the_____________________________________

3. of all______________________________________

Rev. 1:3Blessed is he thatreadeth, andhear -- andkeep those things --written therein.

Blessed = supremely blest, fortunate, well off, happier

Knowing what is about to take place during the tribulation time, how can anyonebe blessed or happy?

Key to being blessed:There are seven blessed scriptures in the Revelation of Jesus Christ!

1. Rev. 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and hear, --- and keep those things

written therein:2. Rev. 14:13 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth:

3. Rev. 16:15 Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garment

4. Rev. 19:9 Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper ofthe Lamb.

5. Rev. 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection:

6. Rev. 22:7 Blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this

book.7. Rev. 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments

What is the significance of each of these verses?

How do these seven verses apply to you?

Fact: Seven is Gods number of perfection.


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Page 5The Key to Being Blest

The Kingdom of Heaven and the number seven!

A. There are seven blessed in the book of Revelation.

B. There are seven parables in Matt. 13 of the kingdom of heaven.

1. The seed and the sower2. The wheat and the tares

3. The mustard seed

4. The leaven5. The buried treasure

6. The precious pearl

7. The fishing net

C. There are the seven Churches Rev. 1:4

D. Seven Spirits before his throne Rev. 1:4E. Seven golden candlesticks Rev. 1:12

F. Seven stars in his right hand Rev. 1:16G. Seven seals Rev. 5:1

H. Seven angels which stood before God Rev. 8:2

I. Seven trumpets Rev. 8:2J. Seven thunders Rev. 10:3

K. Seven last plagues Rev. 15:1

L. Seven bowls Rev. 16:1

M. Seven heads Rev. 17:3N. Seven mountains Rev. 17:9

O. Seven kings Rev. 17:10

Is the number of sevens important to the book of Revelation?

Read James 5:8 KLV

Be ye also patient;stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth

nigh.

How to stablish your hearts:

Read --- the Word

Hear --- heed to the word

Keep --- believe and obey this word


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Page 6 The Churches Secret

Rev. 1:4-6; Rev. 2:1

Rev. 1:4John to the seven Churches:

This is the Secret of the Churches:

Rev. 2:1I These things saithhe that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand.

A. He that holdeth the seven stars ---Rev. 1:4-6

Rev. 1:13-18

No doubt this is Jesus Christ the Son of GodB. The seven stars ---

Stars = angels = messengers

Rev. 1:20Heb. 1:10-14

C. His right hand. = mighty strength

II Who walketh in the midst ofthe seven golden candlesticks

A. The seven golden candlesticksNote: Believers are the light of the world. (Matt. 5:14-16)

B. Who walketh in the midst of the seven candlesticks

Question:

Who walks in the midst of the Church?

What does it mean to you that Jesus is in the midst of the Church?

If Christ is in the midst of the Church do we ---

Worship like we should?

Serve like we should?

Believe like we should?


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Page 7The Seven Churches

A God Inspired Growth Plan

For a Strong Vital Church

Gods number for perfection is seven. In these seven churches we can findourselves. We are given direction, instruction, and correction. Everything the

church will face is laid out for us, so that we can overcome and grow.

The Church of Ephesus:

Rev. 2:1-3 Commendable Qualities ---

1. I know thy works2. I know thy labor3. I know thy patience4. I know thou canst bear them which are evil

5. I know thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not

Works = toil, by action in deeds

Labor = toil, as reducing the strength, pains, weariness

Patience = endurance, consistency

There are two separate issues being dealt with here.

1. Works, labor, patience2. Not bearing them which are evil,

Trying them which say they are apostles, and are not.

It would appear that these two contradict each other, and do not gotogether.

For the Church to be strong and healthy both are requirements not

options.

When the Church at Ephesus slipped in its teaching of truth, Mohammedanism

swept through the land and destroyed the compromising church that once wasmighty under Pauls teaching.

Not bearing them which are evil,Trying them which say they are apostles, and are not.

Matt. 7:1Judge not, that ye be not judged. This comes to mind, that we are tolove and be open to others not judge them.

It is a fact: Many people believe it is wrong to judge people.


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Page 8 The Church of Ephesus

What is right?

What am I to do?

John 7:24Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

#1 A believer is never to judge a person as far as motives are concerned.

#2 The Christian should judge if an individuals doctrine is heretical or his life isfilled with wickedness.

Reference:I John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they areof God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

I Tim. 5:19-2019. Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three

witnesses.

20. Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

I Tim. 5:19-25 NLT19. Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is confirmed by two

or three witnesses.

20. Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will

serve as a strong warning to others.

21. I solemnly command you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus and the

holy angels to obey these instructions without taking sides or showing favoritism

to anyone.

22. Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader. Do not share in the

sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

23. Dont drink only water. You ought to drink a little wine for the sake of your

stomach, because you are sick so often.

24. Remember, the sins of some people are obvious, leading them to certain

judgment. But there are others whose sins will not be revealed until later.

25. In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good

deeds done in secret will someday come to light.

Is this for real?Is this the way your church has handled sin in the past?

Is this the way we should handle sin? Why or why not?

What is meant in verse 23? You ought to drink a little wine for the sake of your

stomach, because you are sick so often.


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Page 9The Church of Ephesus

Could it be saying:

When it comes to sin and false doctrine, a little correction is in order, likemedicine for the stomach?

Rev. 2:4-5 Criticism given ---3. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, becausethou hast left thy

first love.4. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, andrepent,and do the

first works: or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy

candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Thou hast left thy first love.To truly understand this phrase we must have Jesus Christ and his love for us in

first place. Jesus Christ is head of the Church, we are the Church.

What place do you give to Jesus Christ in ---

Prayer time

Reading Gods Word

Attending Gods House of Worship

Witnessing

Obedience to Gods Word

Question:

If I become less committed in any one of these areas, what is going to be the

outcome?Answer:

Worldly things will become more important in its place?

Why do you think Jesus Christ gave the Church of Ephesus such direct

guidelines to go by?

Christs Key Words to the Church today:

Remember --- therefore from whence thou art fallen

Repent

And Do --- the first works

Rev. 2:7--- to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the

midst of the paradise of God.

Thought

If I judge myself ---

Others will never need to!


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Page 10 The Church of Smyrna

Rev. 2:8-11

I.v. 8-9a To the Church of Smyrna these things saith the first and the last which

was dead and is alive.

I know thy ___________, ______________, _______________,

(but thou art rich) ---

Fact: When we the church stand upon the faith of Jesus Christ

As the first and last

That which was dead and is alive

We find a strong, vibrant, prosperous church.

Thy works --- to go forward in our mission to spread the gospel

Thy tribulation --- those things that come against us to hinderour works

Thy Poverty --- the level in which real hardship is experienced

Note: The church that goes forward in its mission to spread the gospel of Jesus

Christ, will go thru periods of tribulations, when things or people will come

against it to hinder the gospel and bring to it a real hardship to achieve the

desired outcome.

Read Galatians 1:6-8 KJV

(6) I marvel that ye are so soon removed fromhim that called you into the

grace of Christ untoanother gospel.

(7) Which is not another: but there be some thattrouble you, and would

pervert the gospel of Christ.

(8) But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any othergospeluntoyou than that which we have preached unto you, let him beaccursed.

II.Rev. 2:9b (But thou art rich)

Think about it:

How can we be rich, while going thru a level of hardship at the same time?

The church may be small in numbers

The church may not have a good operating budget

The church may not have the willing workers like others


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Page 11The Church of Smyrna

Fact#1:

The riches that Christ speaks of are not measured by the worlds standards.

Fact#2: Matt. 28:18-20Jesus Christ gives the Church a Commandment:

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying

All power is given untome in heaven and in earth

Goye therefore, andteach all nations

Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the HolyGhost:

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commandedyou:

and lo,I am with you alway, even unto the endof the world. A-MEN.

III.Rev. 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer:

Even if:

The devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried

And ye shall have tribulation ten days

Be faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

James 1:12

Blessedis the man that endureth temptations: for when he is tried, he shall

receive thecrown of life, which the Lord hathpromisedto them thatlove him.


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Page 12 The Church of Pergamos

Rev. 2:12-17

I. Rev. 2:12And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; these things saith he which

hath the sharp sword with two edges.

The Sharp Sword = the Word of GodRead Hebrews 4:12-16

The Word of God1. Is quick = to live, life-time, living

2. Is powerful = active, operative, effectual

3. Is sharper = more comprehensive or decisive than as by chopping4. Is piercing = penetrate

5. Is dividing = a separation or distribution of gifts

6. Is a discerner = decisive, critical

Facts found in Heb. 4:12-16

No one is hidden from his sight

All things are naked and open unto him

Jesus Christ is touched by our infirmities

We can come boldly unto the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy

and find grace to help in the time of need.

II. Rev. 2:13I know thy works and wherethou dwellest even where Satans seat is:

God sees what good deeds many perform in his name.

How sad is he when backslidings destroys those deeds?

Here at Pergamos the bad works outweighed the good ones!

This Church was one of materialism, self-indulgence, and worldliness.

Wickedness spread like a brushfire. The name Pergamos has in it the same rootwe get from the words Bigamy and Polygamy.

Pergamos --- signifies a mixed marriage of the church and the world.This happened because the Babylonian religion established its headquarters at

Pergamos and infiltrated Christianity.


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Page 13The Church of Pergamos

Note Christs purpose of verse 13,14

13. I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satans seatis.

14. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them

that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a

stumbling block before the children of Israel.

#1 Pergamos had embraced the pleasures of the world

Became a worldly Church

#2 Pergamos had given heed to false doctrine(the theology of Balaam)

#3 The Word of God is so very importantIt reveals the Truth

It shows the needed action of Repentance

It tells the outcome:

The outcome of Non-repentance:Rev. 2:16

Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly and will fight against them with thesword of my mouth

The outcome of the Repentant:Rev. 2: 17

--- will I give to eat of the hidden manna

And will give him a white stone,

In the stone a new name written.


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Page 14 The Church Of Thyatira

Rev. 2:18-29

I. Rev. 2:19

I know thy works, andcharity, andservice, andfaith, and

patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.

Fact: At first glance this church is to be commended for their works!

II. Rev. 2:20

Notwithstanding I havea few things against thee, becausethou sufferest thatwoman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach andto seduce my

servants tocommit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

Notwithstanding = contrariwise --- other things

---I have a few things against thee..

Thou sufferest that women Jezebel

Which calleth herselfa prophetess

To teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication

And to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

Fact: This is all about spiritual fornication!

III. Rev. 2:21-22

I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I

will cast her into a bed, and them thatcommit adultery with her intogreattribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

Sin can bring great tribulation into an individual believers life.

Therefore those that commit adultery here are committing spiritual adultery!IV. Rev. 2:23b

--- I will give unto everyone of you according to your works.


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Page 15The Church of Sardis

Rev. 3: 1-6Rev.3:1. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and artdead.

Thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.During the beginning of the Church of Sardis, entire countries became Protestantwithout being born-again.

Protestantism was made the state religion

Was embraced by millions who did not know what it meant to become

New Creatures in Christ Jesus.Is this possible today?

Many people today say they are Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, etc.

But only by family tradition

Not by a personal relationship to Jesus ChristOften the United States is considered a Christian Nation

But by past tradition

Not by saving Grace

Rev.3:2.Be watchful, andstrengthen the things which remain, that are

ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.

Rev.3:3.Remember therefore how thou hast received and heardandholdfast, andrepent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as athief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

Revival for the Church in five steps

Be watchful

Strengthen the things which remain

Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard

Hold fast

RepentIf not:

I will come on thee as a thief

Thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon theeRead Matt. 24:42-44Read I Thess. 5:6-10

thou hast a name --- which have not defiled their garments

they shall walk with me in white --- for they are worthy

He that overcometh the same shall be clothed in white raiment

And I will not blot out his name out of the book of life

But will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.


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Page 16 The Church of Philadelphia

Rev. 3:7-13Rev.3:7These things saithHe that is holy

He that is True

He that hath the key of David

He that openeth shutteth

He that is Holy --- sacred, pure, blameless, consecrated

He that is true ---

I John 5:20.And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us anunderstanding ---

That we may know him that is true

And we are in him that is true ---

This is the true God, and eternal life.

He that hath the key of DavidIs. 9:7. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, uponthe throne of David, and upon his Kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with

judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of

hosts will perform this.

Is. 22:22. And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he

shall open, and none shall shut and he shall shut and none shall open.

He that openeth and shuttethRev. 4:1. After this I looked, and behold,a door was openedin heaven: ---

Matt. 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they thatwere ready went in with him to the marriage: andthe door was shut.

Note: The Holy One --- the True One --- The one that has the Key

Openeth the door of Heaven

Shutteth the door of Heaven


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Page 17The Church of Philadelphia

Rev.3:8. I have set before thee an open door, thou hast a little strength, and

hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

Rev.3:9. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan,

--- I will make them to come and worship before thy feet And to know that I have

loved thee.

Rev.3:10. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience,I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation ---

From = something near, various sense of place, or time, out of

Denotes --- separation, departure

The hour of temptationRev. Ch. 6-18 describes this hour of temptation in detail

Which shall come upon all the world

To try them that dwell upon the earth.

Rev.3:11. Behold, I come quicklyHold that fast which thou hast

That no man take thy crown

(endure to the end)

Rev.3:12. Him that overcometh will I makea pillar in thetemple of my God, And he shall go no more out:

I will write upon him the name of my God,

And the name of the city of my God,

which is New Jerusalem

which cometh down out of heaven from my God:and I will write upon him my new name.

Rev.3:13. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto thechurches.


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Page 18 The Church of The Laodiceans

Rev. 3:14-22

Rev.3:14. Unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things

saith ---

The A-Men = firm, trustworthy, surely, so be it

The faithful and the true witness

The beginning of the creation of God

Rev.3:15. I know thy works

That thou art neither cold nor hot:

I would thou wert cold or hot,

--- because thou art lukewarm --- I will spue thee out of my mouth

Spue = to vomit

Why will he vomit the lukewarm church?

Rev.3:17Because thou sayest:

I am rich

And increased with goods

And have need of nothing

What brings a church to this condition?

And knowest not that ---

Thou artwretched= enduring trial

Thou artmiserable = on your own

Thou artpoor = without Gods blessings

Thou artblind = we cant see we are enduring trial, on our own withoutGods blessings

Thou artnaked = without Gods forgiveness

Rev.3:18. I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire that thou mayest be

rich.

I Peter 1:7 That thetrial of your faith, being much more precious than ofgoldthatperisheth, though it betried with fire, might be found untopraise and

honour andglory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.

And white raiment that thou mayest be clothed

And that the shame of thy nakedness does not appear

And anoint thine eyes with eye salve, that thou mayest see.


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Page 20Building the Scriptures together

An Overview

Ephesus:To him that overcometh

Will I give to eat of the tree of life Read Rev. 22:1-3

Which is in the midst of the paradise of God.Read Rev. 22:14

Smyrna:Be thou faithful unto death

I will give thee a crown of life, Read James 1:12

He that overcometh

shall not be hurt of the second death. ReadRev. 20:6,14

Pergamos:To him that overcometh

will I give to eat of the hidden manna Read Ex. 16:31-35

and will give him a white stone

and in that stone a new name written

The white stone signifies an acquittal from legal charges.

In the Greek Athletic games, a white stone was given to the victor in a

contest.

To the Roman Gladiators --- one who won the public admiration by

victory over the enemy was given a new name. (_____ the Great) forexample

Thyatira:And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end

To him will I give power over the nations ReadMatt. 19:28

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron. Read Ps. 2:8-9

Sardis:He that overcometh

The same shall be clothed in white rainment Read Rev. 19:7-9

And I will not blot out his name out of the book of life

Read Ex. 32:32-33

--- I will confess his name before my Father, and his angels.

Read Luke 12:8-9


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Page 21Building the Scriptures together

An Overview

Philadelphia:Because thou hast the word of my patienceI also will keep thee from the hour of temptation

Read II Peter 2:9 --- which shall come upon the earth.

Hold fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown

Him that overcometh

Will I make a pillar in the temple of my GodReadRev. 21:14

I will write upon him the name of my Godthe name of the city of my God, New Jerusalem Read Rev.21

which cometh down out of heaven from my God..

and I will write upon him my new name.

Laodiceans:Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:

If any man hear my voice, and open the door,

Read Luke 12:36-37,40I will come in to him, Read John 14:23

And will sup with him, and he with me.To him that overcometh

Will I grant to sit with me in my throne. Read Matt. 19:28


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Page 22Revelation Study

After this:

Rev. 4:1 After this I looked, and,behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voicewhich I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither,

and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.

After this --- I looked --- behold a door was opened in heaven.

After this = speaks about a prophetical future.

After what? --- the church age

What ends the church age? --- the rapture of the church

Does the Bible define time lines?

1. Matt. 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation

2. Rev. 1-22

Ch 1 --- past

Ch 2-3 --- present

Ch 4-22 --- future3. This time line from the present forward

The church age

Rapture --- I Thess. 4:16, I Cor. 15:52

Tribulation

Battle of Armageddon

The Second Coming of Christ

The Millennial Reign of Christ

The Kingdom of Heaven

After this I looked = lets take a peek at what is coming

Behold, a door was opened in heaven:

1st

This is a picther of the Rapture --- come up hither2nd It opens us to a truth

To be seen

To be heard

To be experienced

And the first voice which I heard was as it were a trumpet talking with me; which said

Come up hither

And I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.

Fact: This is the rapture of the church of Jesus Christ

It is the literal, visible coming of Jesus Christ

To call out of this world / time

Every born again believer

First the dead / dirtThen the living I Thess 4:16

Read Acts 1:9-11

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud

received him out of their sight.

And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold two men stood

by them in white apparel;

Which also said, ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same

Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have

seen him go into heaven.


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Page 23Lets look at Heaven

Rev. 4:2-5

Rev.4:2And immediately I was in the spirit;

The spirit = moral qualities, faith, divine gifts

Note: this is a divine gift --- John is allowed to see heaven

Here is what he sees:

A throne was set in heaven

And one sat on the throne

He was to look upon like jasper and a sardine stone

There was a rainbow round about the throneAround about the throne, 24 seats

And 24 elders sitting

Clothed in white raimentCrowns of gold on their heads

The jasper stone --- Rev. 21:10-11,23

clear as crystal

for the glory of God did light it

and the lamb is the light thereof

A sardine stone ---

is red, the color of fire

this undoubtedly speaks of the righteous wrath of God

and the judgment that is to follow in Ch. 6-18

The rainbow of emerald ---

proves that the impending judgment will not come through a flood thistime.

But a purging fire --- red the color of fire

The 24 Elders --- Rev. 21:10-14

12 = the names of the 12 tribes of Israel

12 = the names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb


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Page 24 Lets look at Heaven

The White Clothing --- Rev. 7:9,11,13-17

Crowns of Gold on their heads --- Rev. 4:10

Now read I Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an

holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praise of him who

hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Rev. 4:5a And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings, and

voices: Rev. 1:10 --- and heard --- a great voice, as of a trumpet

Rev. 4:1 --- the first voice which I heard was of a

trumpet talking with me;I will shew thee things which must be ---

Note: these lightning, thunders, and voices ---

Speak of judgment as the saints are informed of what is about to occur on

earth.

v.5b And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are

the seven Spirits of God.Isaiah 11:2

The spirit of the Lord

The spirit of wisdom

The spirit of understanding

The spirit of counsel

The spirit of might

The spirit of knowledge

The spirit of the fear of the Lord


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Rev. 4:5-11

Rev.4:6a. And before the throne there was asea of glass like unto crystal:

Review verse Rev.4:5

And out of throne proceededlightning, andthundering, andvoices:Note: these --- lightning, thundering, and voices:

Speak of judgement as the saints are informed of what is about to occur

on earth (Rev. 6-18)

Yet in the heavenly scene:

There was a sea of glass = calmness, serenity, peace

The glassy sea --- pictures calmness, a sea untroubled by winds and

storms

The church is at rest in heaven --- while the storms are building andready to rage on earth

Rev.4:6b. And in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, werefourbeasts full of eyes before and behind.

Compare with:Ezekiel 1:1-28

Isaiah 6:1-10

Beast = a living creature not monsters but rather beauty

Full of eyes = they see all things clearly and accurately

1st beast --- was like a lion2nd beast --- was like a calf

3rd beast --- had a face as of a man

4th beast --- was like a flying eagle

Note: Within each species there is always a leader:

A lion among the wild beast

A calf among domestic animals

The eagle among birds

And man among all creatures


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Rev.4:8. And the four beast:

Had each of them six wings about them They were full of eyes within

And they rest not day and night

Saying Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty ---

Rev.4:9. And when those beast gave glory and honour and thanks to him that sat

on the throne ---

Rev.4:10. The 24 elders fell down before him ---

And worshiped him

And cast their crowns before the throne

Rev.4:11. Saying ---

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power

For thou hast created all things,

And for thy pleasure they are and were created.

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